District leadership is closely monitoring the potential for inclement weather tomorrow morning. For our K-8 students, tomorrow is scheduled for a half day of school/early release so that we can hold parent-teacher conferences. These conferences have already been rescheduled once and we would like to keep them on as scheduled tomorrow so that parents have the opportunity to meet with teachers about their child’s progress. Therefore, the following plan will be in place tomorrow should the weather in the morning not cooperate. READ MORE
The table below represents the number of individuals who reported testing positive for CoVid-19 based on a diagnostic, lab-confirmed test for Wednesday, Jan 12 through today, Friday, Jan 14th. Next Friday, the entire week’s numbers will be placed in the table. READ MORE
January 12, 2022 Dear Greenwood Lake Families, Attached to this letter you will find extremely important information reflecting the latest (January 10th) New York State Department of Health guidance related to isolation after CoVid-19 diagnosis, quarantine after exposure to an individual with CoVid-19, and Test to Stay protocols. These changes go into effect TODAY. If and when additional guidance comes out, our protocols will evolve along with them. I will, of course, continue to update you when that happens. Along with the new protocols are some other changes that will be going into effect: READ MORE
The table below represents the number of individuals we spoke with today who reported testing positive for CoVid-19 based on a diagnostic, lab-confirmed test. No first contacts were identified. ES MS District & Trans Students 2 3 n/a Faculty (Teachers) 0 0 n/a Staff 0 0 0 The current Department of Health rules about identifying first contacts apply: Anyone within six feet of the student while eating in the cafeteria is a first contact, if over 15 minutes Anyone within three feet (in the same seat or across the aisle) on the bus for more than 15 minutes (combined, both runs), even if masked, is a first contact Students who are three feet or more away from other students in the classroom, if masked correctly & consistently, are NOT considered first contacts Reminder of important things you can do to protect your child READ MORE
We are beginning to receive questions regarding today's statewide changes to the isolation and quarantine rules for individuals who are CoVid positive or exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with CoVid. The changes that went into effect today were NOT applicable to schools, only to the general population. More about that can be found on the Orange County DOH website. That said, just over an hour ago, the State Department of Health did send school districts a letter indicating that new school specific guidance would be forthcoming; it also highlighted some anticipated shifts. Tomorrow afternoon, the Superintendents of Orange County will be meeting with Dr. Gelman (Orange County's Health Commissioner) to discuss the new rules. Once I have a better understanding, I will discuss the shifts with our administrative team and school nurses. They are already reviewing the language in anticipation of our internal discussions. READ MORE
Since Thursday, the District has identified eleven people who tested positive for CoVid-19 based on a diagnostic, lab-confirmed test. Reminder of important things you can do to protect your child: Make sure your child is wearing a mask. Make sure your child washes hands frequently. Keep your child home if they are sick. Call your primary care provider if you or your child has symptoms READ MORE
